Saint Francis

About Me

Grizzly young sacristan who loves liturgy and liturgical tradition. I have a bachelor's degree in Catholic theology from the University of Dallas (a Catholic college with a solid theology department). I've worked as a Sacristan in four different parishes in the U.S. and at a shrine in Italy. I'm hoping to make this blog a resource for priests and laity who want to introduce Latin into their parishes, as well as being a resource for doing liturgy correctly, especially in the Mass according to the 2002 Roman Missal, as Pope Benedict XVI called for in his accompanying letter to bishops on "Summorum Pontificum."

Official 1973 I.C.E.L. Translation (Used at Mass in English)Let us pray. Father, you have taught us to overcome sins by prayer, fasting and works of mercy. When we are discouraged by our weakness, give us confidence in your love.We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever.

My Own Literal TranslationLet us pray. O God, Author of all mercies and every goodness, You Who have shown the remedy for sins by means of fasting, prayer, and almsgiving, graciously receive this confession of our humility, so that, we who are burdened by our conscience, may always be upheld by Your Mercy.Through our Lord Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

Official 1973 I.C.E.L. Translation (Used at Mass in English)Lord, by the grace of this sacrifice may we who ask forgiveness be ready to forgive one another.We ask this in the name of Jesus the Lord.

My Own Literal Translation Be pleased to receive this sacrifice, O Lord, that, we who pray to be absolved of our own transgressions, may be eager to forgive those of our brethren.Through Christ our Lord.

PrefacePreface I of Lent: Preface of the spiritual significance of Lent(Used when the Gospel of the Samaratan woman is not read. Preface II of Lent may also be used)

Official 1973 I.C.E.L. Translation (Used at Mass in English)Father, all-powerful and ever-living God, we do well always and everywhere to give you thanks through Jesus Christ our Lord.Each year you give us this joyful season when we prepare to celebrate the paschal mystery with mind and heart renewed. You give us a spirit of loving reverence for you, our Father, and a willing service to our neighbor. As we recall the great events that gave us new life in Christ, you bring the image of your Son to perfection within us.Now, with angels and archangels, and the whole company of heaven, we sing the unending hymn of your praise:Holy, holy, holy ...

My Own Literal Translation It is truly right and just, proper and availing unto salvation, that we always and everywhere give thanks to You, O Lord, Holy Father, Almighty and Eternal God: through Christ our Lord.For each year You graciously grant to Your faithful to long for the Paschal Sacraments in joy through purified minds: so that, inclined toward performing duties of piety and acts of charity, by the frequenting of these Mysteries, by Which they have been renewed, they may be led through to the plenitude of the grace of sons.And so with the Angels and Archangels, with the Thrones and Dominations, and with all the soldiers of the Heavenly army, we sing the hymn of Your glory, saying without end:Holy, Holy, Holy ...

Official 1973 I.C.E.L. Translation (Used at Mass in English)Let us pray. Lord, in sharing this sacrament may we receive your forgiveness and be brought together in unity and peace.We ask this through Christ our Lord.

My Own Literal Translation Let us pray. Consuming this pledge of the Heavenly Mysteries, and filled now on earth with this Bread from above, we humbly beseech You, O Lord, that what is accomplished in us through this Mystery may be carried out in our deeds.Through Christ our Lord.